Man Sentenced to Six Years for Brutal Robbery in Leeds
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a violent robbery in Leeds after he attacked and robbed a stranger who had offered him a lift. Simon Kubalik, of Dulverton Place, Beeston, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday, following his guilty plea in October. The incident occurred in […]
Man Charged With Rape and Fraud Offences in Wakefield
A 43-year-old man has been charged with multiple serious offences, including rape and fraud, committed in the Wakefield area. Steven Phillips, of no fixed abode, faces charges of two counts of rape, sexual assault, sexual assault by penetration, controlling and coercive behaviour, and fraud. The fraud charge pertains to fraudulently obtaining £16,500 from an elderly […]
Batley Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Sexual Assaults on Young Girl
A 50-year-old man from Batley has been sentenced to 18 years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to two serious sexual assaults on a young girl. David Gray was jailed at Leeds Crown Court yesterday following his conviction for offences that took place over three years, from 2020 to 2023. The case, which […]
Three Men Plead Guilty to Arson and Bus Fire in Harehills
Three men from Leeds have pleaded guilty to charges related to setting fire to a bus and causing violent disorder in the Harehills area of the city. The incident took place on July 18, and all three will be sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on October 1. Three men have pleaded guilty to arson and […]
Attorney General’s Office Lodges New Contempt of Court Application Against Tommy Robinson
A fresh contempt of court application has been lodged against Tommy Robinson, the founder of the English Defence League, for allegedly breaching a High Court order from 2021. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) confirmed the new legal action, citing six instances between June and July this year where Robinson was accused of violating an injunction. […]
Fatal Stabbing in York: Man Charged with Murder
A man has appeared in court charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 35-year-old Greg Marshall in York. Marshall was found by police in the Roche Avenue/Bellfarm Avenue area at approximately 04:45 BST on Saturday and later died in hospital. Ian Franklin, 33, of no fixed abode, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday […]
Three Men Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Brutal Murder of Emmanuel Nyabako in Leeds
Three men have been handed life sentences totalling 81 years for the brutal murder of 19-year-old Emmanuel Nyabako in Chapeltown, Leeds. The tragic incident, which occurred on August 26, 2023, shocked the community and has now reached its legal conclusion with the sentencing of the perpetrators. Jozeffi Jeffers, 28, Phillip Bryant, 33, and Emile Riggon, […]
Armchair Thug’ Jailed for Stirring Up Racial Hatred During Riots
An “armchair thug” who used social media to incite far-right violence during the recent riots across the UK has been sentenced to 20 months in prison. Jordan Parlour, a 28-year-old sign installer from Leeds, urged others to “smash the f***” out of a hotel housing asylum seekers through a series of Facebook posts, despite being […]
Warning Issued Regarding Potential Dangers to Young People Online Following Sentencing of 16 Year Old
Counter Terrorism Policing North East urge people to be aware of the dangers young people can face online after a 16-year-old from Stockton-on-Tees today (Tuesday, July 16) received a three-year Youth Rehabilitation Order and a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order, after admitting to possessing extreme right-wing material and distributing content to others on social media platforms. […]
Huddersfield Sex Offender Receives Extended Sentence for Additional Crimes
A convicted Huddersfield sex offender has had his jail term extended after being found guilty of further sexual offences. Duane Holland (38) from Huddersfield, but currently in HMP Prison Armley, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 10 at Leeds Crown Court after being found guilty by a jury of committing non-recent sexual offences against two young […]
Six Members of Organised Crime Group Sentenced for Cannabis Production and Supply
Six individuals linked to an organised crime group (OCG) involved in large-scale cannabis production and supply across North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire have been handed significant prison terms totalling 34 years. The convictions were secured as part of Operation Executive, a protracted investigation spearheaded by North Yorkshire Police’s Organised Crime Unit (OCU), aimed at dismantling […]
Yorkshire Paedophile George Thorley Receives 27-Year Jail Term for Decades of Horrific Sex Abuse, Including Victims from London
In a landmark ruling, George Thorley, a Yorkshire resident, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison by Leeds Crown Court for perpetrating a disturbing series of sex offences against children over a span of more than two decades. The harrowing crimes, which included drugging and molesting children, encompassed areas across Durham, West Yorkshire, and […]
Mastermind of Armed Robbery Convicted for Murder of Police Officer
Piran Ditta Khan, the mastermind behind an armed robbery that resulted in the tragic death of police officer PC Sharon Beshenivsky, has been sentenced to life in prison. The 75-year-old Khan, who fled the UK after the incident in 2005, was extradited from Pakistan last year and found guilty of murder following a trial at […]
Teenager Found Guilty of Murder After Fatal Stabbing Outside Leeds School
A 15-year-old boy has been convicted of murder after fatally stabbing another teenager in front of pupils and parents outside a primary school in Leeds. Alfie Lewis, aged 15, tragically lost his life when he was attacked by the defendant, who was 14 at the time, while on his way home from school last November. […]
Police Release First Image of Lisa Ellwood Convicted of Husband’s Murder
Police have unveiled the first image of Lisa Ellwood, following her conviction for the murder of her husband, Ryan Ellwood, at their residence in Wakefield. The harrowing incident unfolded after the couple had been out celebrating Lisa’s birthday on August 29 last year. Testimonies from a bar supervisor revealed that Lisa had consumed six potent […]
Huddersfield Man Sentenced Over 2018 Shooting Miscalculation
James Shaw, a 49-year-old resident of Huddersfield, has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison after admitting his role in a 2018 shooting that mistakenly targeted the wrong victim. The sentencing took place at Leeds Crown Court on January 23, 2024, following Shaw’s guilty plea to conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.
The incident, which unfolded on September 16, 2018, saw emergency services responding to Hammond Street around 18.15. The victim, a 16-year-old male, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries when suspects in a car pulled up alongside him and shot him in the back.
As investigations progressed, it became evident that the criminals had mistakenly identified the victim, thinking he was someone else. The motive behind the shooting was revealed to be retribution for a prior incident, leading to the innocent young man becoming an unintended target.
DCI Zaheer Abbas from the HMET investigation Team underscored the terrifying nature of the ordeal for the victim, who had no involvement in criminality or gangs. Abbas stated, “The streets of West Yorkshire belong to law-abiding citizens, not criminals, and I hope today’s sentence sends that message loud and clear.”
Highlighting the success of police efforts in reducing firearms-related incidents, Abbas pointed out that 2023 recorded the lowest number of firearms discharges in the force, with Kirklees experiencing a notable decline from 17 incidents in 2019 to 2 in 2023.
While Shaw was sentenced for his role, authorities believe he did not act alone, prompting an ongoing investigation. DCI Abbas urged individuals with information about other conspirators involved in the shooting to contact the police at 101, quoting reference number 13180462836.
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Convicted Sex Offender King’s Sentence Doubles to 20 Years
Michael King, a 33-year-old convicted sex offender, has had his sentence nearly doubled following an application to the Court of Appeal by West Yorkshire Police. Originally sentenced to 10 years in jail at Leeds Crown Court in October, King faced multiple convictions, including three counts of raping a girl under 13. The Court of Appeal’s decision on Friday increased his sentence to 20 years under the Unduly Lenient Sentences scheme.
Detective Inspector Mark Tester underlined the traumatic impact of King’s offences on the victim. “King’s offending has had a very traumatic impact on the victim. We hope the increased sentence he has now received will give her and her family a greater sense of justice as they continue to move on with their lives,” said DI Tester.
The appeal, submitted by West Yorkshire Police, aimed to address the family’s disappointment with the original sentence. King’s initial sentence comprised 10 years for the rape offences, with a concurrent four-year term for four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 and one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Additionally, he was given a one-year extended licence period.
The Court of Appeal quashed the original sentence and replaced it with a new one, extending King’s imprisonment to 20 years, which still includes a one-year extended licence period. King had already been placed on the sex offenders register and was subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life.
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Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sex Offences: Police Commend Victim’s Bravery
A 30 year old man Ryan Baskerville from Liversedge, branded as dangerous by detectives, has been sentenced to 12 years after admitting to a series of child sex offences against a young boy. The sentencing took place at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday, January 9, where Baskerville received a seven-year prison term with an additional […]
